RRB-NTPC 2016 Mathematics
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1476
Arithmetic
Identify an example of a curved mirror.
A
Wooden spatulaB
LadleC
Shining spoonD
PrismQuestion 1477
Arithmetic
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only. (All numbers are single-digit numbers only.) (Left) # $ Ω 2 1 @ 4 & ~ % 8 6 9 + 5 ? £ 3 7 * = (Right) How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number but not immediately followed by an even number?
A
OneB
TwoC
ThreeD
NoneQuestion 1478
Arithmetic
Who released the book 'The Emergency Diaries-Years that Forged a Leader' in June 2025?
A
Indira GandhiB
Amit ShahC
Narendra ModiD
Ashvini VaishnawQuestion 1479
Arithmetic
Port Victoria, where the First Training Squadron completed its visit, serves as the capital port of which African island nation?
A
ComorosB
SeychellesC
MauritiusD
MadagascarQuestion 1480
Arithmetic
In this question, a question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and decide the appropriate answer. Question: Among 5 trees, L, M, N, T and V each having a different height, which tree is the tallest? Statements: (I) M is taller than only two trees. T is immediately taller than N. (II) V is taller than N.
A
Both statements I and II together (and not statement 1 alone or statement II alone) are sufficient to answer the questionB
Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is notC
Both statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the questionD
Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is notQuestion 1481
Arithmetic
Select the triads which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. AGED-DAGE-EDAG FAIL-LFAI-ILFA
A
FARM-MFAR-FMRAB
KING-GKIN-NGKIC
DEAL-LAED-ALDED
GIFT-TIGF-FITGQuestion 1482
Arithmetic
As of March 31, 2025, the length of National Highways in India was reported to be:
A
1,75,123 kmB
1,20,076 kmC
91,287 kmD
1,46,204 kmQuestion 1483
Arithmetic
Which pollutant(s) contribute(s) to both ozone and peroxyacetyl nitrate formation in urban atmospheres under sunlight?
A
Nitrogen dioxideB
HydrocarbonsC
Sulphur dioxideD
Carbon monoxideQuestion 1484
Arithmetic
What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
A
Capture sunlight for energyB
Produce oxygenC
Act as primary consumersD
Break down organic matterQuestion 1485
Arithmetic
A boat travels 36 km downstream and 24 km upstream, taking a total of 6 hours. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/h, the time taken (in hours) for each journey, respectively, is:
A
(3.0 and 3.0)B
(3.2 and 2.8)C
(3.4 and 2.6)D
(3.6 and 2.4)Question 1486
Arithmetic
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. All numbers are single-digit numbers only. (Left) \ % * 5 5 / 9 9 / + 7 * # 6 9 6 @ + 7 ? + (Right) How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
A
OneB
NoneC
TwoD
ThreeQuestion 1487
Arithmetic
Select the triad which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. CLAP-APCL-ACPL DIRT-RTDI-RDTI
A
MEAT-ATME-TMAEB
HAIL-LAIH-HIALC
MADE-DEAM-MAEDD
LION-ONLI-OLNIQuestion 1488
Arithmetic
P sells an item to Q at 53% profit. Q sells the same item to R at 68% loss. If R paid ₹ 3060 for the item, then at what price (in ₹) is the item purchased by P?
A
6250B
6247C
6252D
6253Question 1489
Arithmetic
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the newspaper 'The Hitavada'?
A
It was established at Nagpur in 1911B
It was an English daily newspaperC
It was the mouthpiece of the Ghadar movementD
It was founded by Gopal Krishna GokhaleQuestion 1490
Arithmetic
Which of the following countries emerged as mixed team Squash World Cup champions in December 2025 following a dominant 3–0 triumph over top-seeded Hong Kong?
A
EnglandB
AustraliaC
EgyptD
IndiaQuestion 1491
Arithmetic
Which of the following ministers was the Commander of the entire military under the king during the Mughal rule?
A
Mir SamanB
Mir BakshiC
Diwan-i-InshaD
Sadr-us-SudurQuestion 1492
Arithmetic
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? (Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster)
A
NP-RTB
KM-OQC
IK-MOD
CE-HJQuestion 1493
Arithmetic
The ratio of boys to girls in two sections A and B of a class is the same. Section A comprises of 36 boys and 24 girls. If there are 28 girls in section B, how many boys are there in that section?
A
48B
40C
45D
42Question 1494
Arithmetic
Evaluate: (-9) - (-56) ÷ (-14) + (-4) × 9
A
-49B
-51C
-52D
-48Question 1495
Arithmetic
Below are given two sets of numbers. In each set of numbers, a certain mathematical operation on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, a certain mathematical operation on the second number results in the third number, and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the question? (NOTE: A two-/three-digit number cannot be broken into individual digits for operations, e.g. if 37 is followed by 10, the operation cannot be 3 + 7, as a two-digit number cannot be broken into individual digits.) 14 – 196 – 186 – 166 ; 18 – 324 – 314 – 294
A
21 – 441 – 431 – 451B
16 – 256 – 266 – 246C
18 – 320 – 330 – 350D
11 – 121 – 111 – 91Question 1496
Arithmetic
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. Only B is kept above C. Only E is kept between C and F. Only A is kept below G. How many boxes are kept between C and G?
A
4B
3C
2D
1Question 1497
Arithmetic
Which climatic factor plays the most significant role in shaping the distribution of natural vegetation across India?
A
Annual precipitation (>250 cm)B
Altitudinal gradientC
Soil nutrient qualityD
Mean annual temperature variationsQuestion 1498
Arithmetic
Which of the following groups of organisms exhibit the phenomenon of haploid-dominant life cycle?
A
The amphibiansB
The fungiC
The angiospermsD
The mammalsQuestion 1499
Arithmetic
In December 2025, the rupee’s (₹) appreciation against the US dollar was most likely due to which of the following actions by the RBI?
A
Interest rate hikeB
Gold importsC
Dollar salesD
Bond purchasesQuestion 1500
Arithmetic
Which of the following is a key element of the monetary system infrastructure of India?
A
Power stationsB
RailwaysC
BanksD
Roads